Christopher Coufal, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Walnut Creek, CA

Christopher Coufal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma" physician in Walnut Creek, California. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service, Golden State Orthopedics And Spine and his current practice location is 2625 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 939-8585.

Christopher Coufal is licensed to practice in California (license number A66062) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1467402859.

Contact Information

Christopher Coufal, MD
2625 Shadelands Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512
(925) 939-8585
(925) 933-2709



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Coufal
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location2625 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Coufal attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467402859
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/16/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840270559
  • Enrollment ID: I20040723000375

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Coufal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467402859NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A66062 (California)Secondary
207XX0801XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma A66062 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service3476542515127
Golden State Orthopedics And Spine8224940739151

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameGolden State Orthopedics & Spine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972552990
PECOS PAC ID: 8224940739
Enrollment ID: O20031103000721

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Entity NameJohn Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093864837
PECOS PAC ID: 3476542515
Enrollment ID: O20050420001452

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Coufal, MD
Po Box 31396,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-8396

Ph: (925) 939-8585
Christopher Coufal, MD
2625 Shadelands Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512

Ph: (925) 939-8585

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Walnut Creek, CA

Douglas Lange, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2405 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-939-8585    Fax: 925-933-2709
Dr. Michael Gary Michlitsch, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2625 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-939-8585    Fax: 925-933-2709
Abhindrajeet S. Sandhu, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-295-4000    
Jason Y Ho, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-295-4000    
Louay Toma, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2405 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-939-8585    Fax: 925-933-2709
Denise M. Romero, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-930-9978    Fax: 925-930-9663
Laura A. Timmerman, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 230 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-952-4080    Fax: 925-952-4081

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